2023 Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 112 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value undergraduate certificate programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named North Seattle College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
North Seattle undergraduate students pay an average of $4,799 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,179 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at North Seattle, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Seattle is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Out of the 112 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Wenatchee Valley College landed the # 2 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Wenatchee, Washington, and it awarded 26 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WVC are $4,734 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,885 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at WVC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Seattle Central College is a great place for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate who want the most bang for their educational buck. This small public school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 63 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Seattle Central undergraduate students pay an average of $4,670 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that Seattle Central does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Spokane Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Far Western US Region . Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 68 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Spokane Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Spokane Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 112 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Highline College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Highline is a small public school situated in Des Moines, Washington. It awarded 38 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Highline are $4,813 per year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Highline does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Centralia College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Centralia, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Centralia College are $5,239 per year.
Online courses are available at Centralia College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Umpqua Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Umpqua Community College is located in Roseburg, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Umpqua Community College are $5,945 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $17,361 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Umpqua Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Merced College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Merced, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 13 students in 2020-2021.
Merced Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $7,444 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,067 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Merced Community College District. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Merced Community College District excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Butte College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Butte College is located in Oroville, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Butte College are $7,848 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,655 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Butte College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Butte College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Yuba College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Marysville, California, and it awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Yuba College are $7,488 a year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,091 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Yuba College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Yuba College also is in the top 15% of our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Glendale Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in Glendale, California that handed out 98 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GCC are $7,531 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,175 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
GCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
In addition to its great value ranking, GCC is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Cuesta College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 86 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Cuesta College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,702 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cuesta College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Cuesta College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Napa Valley College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Napa Valley College is a public institution located in Napa, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 59 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Napa Valley College are $8,734 per year.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Napa Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Napa Valley College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Ventura College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Ventura College is a public institution located in Ventura, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Ventura College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,398 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ventura College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ventura College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This large public school is located in Walnut, California, and it awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mt. SAC are $10,032 per year. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,681 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Mt. SAC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Mt. SAC is ranked #1 for overall quality in the Far Western US Region .
Cabrillo College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Aptos, California, the medium-sized public school handed out 41 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cabrillo College are $8,630 a year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,746 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cabrillo College. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cabrillo College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Clover Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Lakewood, Washington, and it awarded 92 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CPTC are $5,740 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,786 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CPTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school handed out 24 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,483 a year.
SWOCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Santa Barbara City College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 11 students in 2020-2021.
SBCC undergraduate students pay an average of $8,912 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,383 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SBCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
SBCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
San Bernardino Valley College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. San Bernardino Valley College is located in San Bernardino, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
San Bernardino Valley College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees each year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,593 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Bernardino Valley College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Bernardino Valley College also took the #5 spot in our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region rankings.
Modesto Junior College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. MJC is a fairly large public school situated in Modesto, California. It awarded 48 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MJC are $8,550 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,339 in student loans.
MJC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
MJC also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Canada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Canada College is a public institution located in Redwood City, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Canada College are $9,006 a year.
Canada College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
San Joaquin Delta College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Stockton, California, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delta are $9,072 per year. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,365 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Delta does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Delta excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Rogue Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Rogue Community College is a small public school located in Grants Pass, Oregon that handed out 106 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rogue Community College are $6,192 per year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,316 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Rogue Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lower Columbia College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Lower Columbia College is a small public school located in Longview, Washington that handed out 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,403 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,803 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at LCC. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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